These scholarships are for all students who are new to The University of Winnipeg and have not taken credits or completed a degree here before. New students can be entering any of the University’s divisions for the first time – Undergraduate, Graduate, Collegiate, Professional, Applied and Continuing Education (PACE), or English Language Program (ELP)
Host Institution(s): University of Winnipeg, Canada
Scholarship Worth: $48,000
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Undergraduates & Graduates
Nationality: International Students
DETAILS | University of Winnipeg Entrance Scholarship Awards 2026
Some awards will be automatically applied based on your admission average; others will require an application. Students who are successful in receiving an application-required entrance award must register for classes in the session for which the award was offered. Only the Special Entrance Scholarship can be deferred for one year.
As a new student beginning your journey here, we would like to direct your attention to the entrance awards that we have to offer.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the University of Winnipeg Entrance Scholarship Awards for International Students, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Applicants must be international students
- Entering the first year of any program/school
- Have a minimum of 80% admission average or equivalent
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities
- Admitted to the University by the scholarship deadline
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants seeking University of Winnipeg Entrance Scholarship Awards should complete an application for admission into The University of Winnipeg. Also Complete the web application form.
Incomplete application packages will not be considered. Each applicant may only submit one application.
These are the required documents you must include with this application. Please make sure they are translated into English if in another language.
- Personal Statement
- Resume / C.V.
- Two Reference Letters
Application Deadline: January 03, 2026
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FAQs
1. What types of entrance scholarships are available to international students at the University of Winnipeg for 2026?
International students applying to study at the University of Winnipeg can be eligible for several entrance scholarships:
International Special Entrance Scholarships – automatically awarded based on your high school academic average when you apply for admission.
AP & IB Entrance Scholarships – awarded automatically to students with qualifying Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate results.
President’s Scholarship for World Leaders – a competitive, application-required award recognizing leadership and academic achievement.
2. How are the International Special Entrance Scholarship amounts determined?
The value of the International Special Entrance Scholarship depends on your grade average from high school (converted to the Canadian equivalent):
85.0–89.9% — $1,000
90.0–94.9% — $2,000
95.0% and above — $3,000
These amounts are applied directly to your tuition in your first term.
3. Do I need to submit a separate scholarship application to receive these awards?
For the International Special Entrance Scholarship and AP/IB Entrance Scholarships, no separate scholarship application is required — you are automatically assessed when you submit your admission application by the appropriate deadline.
However, for the President’s Scholarship for World Leaders, you must submit a separate application with supporting documents such as a personal statement, résumé/CV and reference letters.
4. What are the key eligibility requirements for entrance scholarships as an international student?
To qualify for most entrance scholarships at the University of Winnipeg, you must:
Be a new international student entering undergraduate studies for the first time.
Have the equivalent of a Canadian 85% average or higher, based on your previous high school grades.
Apply for admission by the stated admissions deadline for your intended start term.
Register as a full-time student in your first academic year.
For competitive awards like the President’s Scholarship, you must also show leadership potential and submit all required documents.